Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)
6 Ratings
Symantec Endpoint Encryption
27 Ratings

Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)

6 Ratings
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Score 9 out of 100

Based on 6 reviews and ratings

Symantec Endpoint Encryption

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Score 8.5 out of 100

Based on 27 reviews and ratings

Attribute Ratings

  • Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec) is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend

Likelihood to Recommend

9.0

Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)

90%
2 Ratings
8.9

Symantec Endpoint Encryption

89%
7 Ratings

Likelihood to Recommend

Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)

Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec) is well suited for Microsoft Windows environment. While, for MacOS it is less appropriate.

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Raj Kumar Jha | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Symantec Endpoint Encryption

I think Symantec Endpoint Protection provides very good protection from all kind of threats. Due to the lean interface, it is sure easy to use. However, set up and start up is time-consuming. It can cause old computers to slow down during start up. Overall, it does perform at the top level as a business-level endpoint protection solution. I feel very safe while working at the office as I've never encountered any issues with this software before. Any kind of spyware or malware is defeated instantly by the help of this up-to-date database.

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Pros

Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)

  • The product works with Windows, Linux, and OS X.
  • The management of Pointsec has really become very simple and centralized for all IT to handle with ease.
  • Preboot encryption keys in the form of a password, by inserting a USB drive containing the key and/or using a one-time password generating device such as an RSA token.

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Bonn Chavez | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Symantec Endpoint Encryption

  • Ease of use for end users. The outlook add in helps with encryption.
  • The auto encrypt rules are very intuitive and work every time.
  • Encryption strength.

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Cons

Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)

  • Types of devices to control needs to be added like McAfee and GFI Endpoint Security.
  • Device whitelisting needs more granular level like by Vendor ID, Serial Number, Device ID etc.
  • Device Control and Media Protection on MacOS to be added.

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Raj Kumar Jha | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Symantec Endpoint Encryption

  • The process to set up a user account is a real pain. Symantec requires the user answer a bunch of security questions if they need to reset their password, but no one ever remembers the answers to the questions that they selected.
  • Since we use this for remote users who don't always connect to our VPN, when they change their network password it isn't always reflected in Windows and the Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) passwords frequently get out of sync. When the user eventually does connect to the VPN, they do sync and really throw the user for a loop in which passwords to use.
  • We found a huge problem with SSDs where an encrypted drive operated twice as slow as a mechanical drive. I believe this was addressed in a later release.

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Pricing Details

Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)

General

Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level set up fee?
No

Starting Price

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Symantec Endpoint Encryption

General

Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
—
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—
Entry-level set up fee?
No

Starting Price

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Alternatives Considered

Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)

Symantec Encryption, a few management points led me to evaluate and not go with it.

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Bonn Chavez | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Symantec Endpoint Encryption

We needed a tool to manage BitLocker and FileVault and this product does both. Also, we needed a product to manage our self-encrypting drives (OPAL drives) and things work great

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Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Return on Investment

Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)

  • It protects your data to being leaked from Endpoint.
  • It protects the Removal Storage Media unauthorize use on other endpoint
  • The policy management is user freindly and roll out on the endpoint is just a signle click away to protect your sensative data.

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Raj Kumar Jha | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Symantec Endpoint Encryption

  • Keeps our company compliant with HIPPA and other requirements that our customers have.
  • Does not affect user's day to day work.
  • Increased security for mobile employees.

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Dennis Larson ASC STS SSE+ | TrustRadius Reviewer
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